# Economics Grade 12 P1 NSC Supplementary 2016 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the NSC Supplementary Exam 2016 (English), 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/economics-p1-feb-march-2016-eng/07eb7462-50cb-4c2f-b7c1-eb741b746b03 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Economics - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2016 - Exam period: NSC Supplementary Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 11 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Economics](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/economics) › [Economics Grade 12 P1 NSC Supplementary 2016 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/economics-p1-feb-march-2016-eng/07eb7462-50cb-4c2f-b7c1-eb741b746b03) ## About this document Economics · Grade 12 · NSC Supplementary Exam · 2016. Question paper, 11 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ECONOMICS ECONOMICS PAPER P1 1 MACROECONOMICS & ECONOMIC PURSUITS FEBRUARY/MARCH MARCH 2016 2016 MARKS: 150 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 11 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Answer FOUR questions as follows in the ANSWER BOOK: SECTION A: COMPULSORY SECTION B: Answer TWO of the three questions. SECTION C: Answer ONE of the two questions. 2. Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the required number will NOT be marked. 3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 4. Write the question number above each answer. 5. Read the questions carefully. 6. Start EACH question on a NEW page. 7. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions. 8. Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format, content and context of your responses comply with the cognitive requirements of the questions. 9. Use only black or blue ink. 10. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator. 11. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 3 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016 NSC SECTION A (COMPULSORY) QUESTION 1 30 MARKS – 20 MINUTES 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–C) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.9 C. 1.1.1 A measure used to indicate the economic prosperity of a country is called the … A gross domestic income. B per capita national income. C net national income. 1.1.2 Exogenous factors such as … can cause fluctuations in the level of economic activity. A weather patterns B inflexibility of markets C demand patterns 1.1.3 An example of a positive externality is … A education. B pollution. C tobacco smoking. 1.1.4 Which ONE of the following can cause a deficit on the balance of payments? A Inward foreign investments B Increase in foreign currency reserves C Decline in mineral exports 1.1.5 When the government sells more than 50% of the state-owned shares of a public enterprise, it is called … A privatisation. B nationalisation. C free trade. 1.1.6 The North-South divide highlights the economic … that exist between the developed and developing countries. A similarities B programmes C differences Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 4 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016 NSC 1.1.7 The industrial development policy that aims at promoting long-term industrialisation is called … A the Industrial Policy Action Plan. B Special Economic Zones. C Spatial Development Initiatives. 1.1.8 The main objective of the Skills Support Programme is to … A reduce government expenditure. B encourage greater investment in training. C build five million houses. (8 x 2) (16) 1.2 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the item in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–I) next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.2.1 Gross domestic product A uses interest rates to influence the level of expenditure 1.2.2 Peak B gives member countries the 1.2.3 Monetary policy opportunity to obtain financial support from the IMF 1.2.4 Production price index C laws and regulations to enhance 1.2.5 Special Drawing Rights manufacturing operations 1.2.6 BRICS D assess the performance of the economy 1.2.7 Industrial policy E the total value of all final goods and 1.2.8 Economic indicator services produced within the borders of a country in a given year F the weighting of domestically manufactured outputs G the upper turning point of the business cycle H output produced by permanent residents I a trade agreement between a group of emerging markets (8 x 1) (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 5 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016 NSC 1.3 Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.6) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.3.1 The process whereby the standard of living of people in a country improves 1.3.2 The trade policy whereby the country encourages the local production of goods rather than importing the goods 1.3.3 When authorities deliberately increase the value of a currency 1.3.4 The turning point in the business cycle where the level of economic activities is at its lowest 1.3.5 A country's record of transactions with the rest of the world over a period of time 1.3.6 The introduction of money into the circular flow (6 x 1) (6) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 6 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016 NSC SECTION B Answer any TWO of the three questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK. QUESTION 2: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 2.1 Answer the following questions: 2.1.1 Name TWO instruments of fiscal policy. (2 x 1) (2) 2.1.2 How can the appreciation of the rand affect the exports of goods and services? (1 x 2) (2) 2.2 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT The government of Valspar has decided to expand the national road network by R200 million this year. The tendency of households is to save 20 per cent of their income. 2.2.1 What percentage of their income do households spend? (2) 2.2.2 Explain the term multiplier. (2) 2.2.3 What impact will a tax increase have on the multiplier? (2) 2.2.4 Calculate the size of the multiplier. Show ALL calculations. (4) 2.3 Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow. IT'S TIME TO SPEED UP THE RECOVERY [Source: Sheneman, Tribune Media Services] 2.3.1 What message is depicted in the cartoon above? (2) 2.3.2 Give a reason for the current state of the economy. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 7 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016 NSC 2.3.3 What main economic indicator is used to determine the state of the South African economy? (2) 2.3.4 How can the government speed up the recovery of the economy? (4) 2.4 Differentiate between real flows and money flows in the circular-flow model. (2 x 4) (8) 2.5 In your opinion, how can the Reserve Bank reduce the deficit on the balance of payments? (4 x 2) (8) [40] QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 3.1 Answer the following questions. 3.1.1 Name TWO indicators related to foreign trade. (2 x 1) (2) 3.1.2 What is the effect of increased investment spending on the economy? (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow. LIFE EXPECTANCY TRENDS IN SOUTH AFRICA LIFE EXPECTANCY LIFE EXPECTANCY YEAR AT BIRTH AT BIRTH WITHOUT HIV WITH HIV 2002 64,2 53,4 2005 65,5 52,1 2008 66,3 56,0 2011 67,1 58,7 2014 67,9 61,2 [Source: www.statssa.gov.za] 3.2.1 Which year, according to the table above, indicates the highest life expectancy without HIV? (1) 3.2.2 Which institution is responsible for publishing life expectancy trends in South Africa? (1) 3.2.3 Explain the term life expectancy. (2) 3.2.4 What impact will HIV/Aids have on productivity levels? (2) 3.2.5 In your opinion, what brought about the improvement in life expectancy from 53,4 years to 61,2 years? (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 8 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016 NSC 3.3 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow. OUR FUTURE: MAKE IT WORK – NDP 2030 The NDP aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030. South Africa can realise these goals by drawing on the energies of its people, growing an inclusive economy, building capabilities, enhancing the capacity of the state, and promoting leadership and partnerships throughout society. [Source: www.nda.org.za] 3.3.1 What does the abbreviation NDP stand for? (2) 3.3.2 What is meant by an inclusive economy? (2) 3.3.3 Give a reason why it is important to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality in South Africa. (2) 3.3.4 What impact does the Expanded Public Works Programme have on your local community? (2 x 2) (4) 3.4 Briefly discuss employment as an economic indicator. (4 x 2) (8) 3.5 How will the new demarcated special economic zones (SEZs) benefit regional development in South Africa? (4 x 2) (8) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 9 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016 NSC QUESTION 4: MACROECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES 4.1 Answer the following questions. 4.1.1 Name TWO items in the financial account of the balance of payments. (2 x 1) (2) 4.1.2 What effect does inflation have on the poor? (1 x 2) (2) 4.2 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow. EXCHANGE RATES MARKET FOR US DOLLARS D S2 S S1 Exchange rate R12 E2 R11 E R/US$ R10 EE E1 S2 S S1 D 0 30 40 50 Millions Quantity of dollars 4.2.1 Which supply curve indicates a decrease in the supply of dollars? (1) 4.2.2 What type of exchange rate system is currently used in South Africa? (1) 4.2.3 Explain the term exchange rate. (2) 4.2.4 State ONE factor that could have led to an increase in the supply of dollars. (2) 4.2.5 Use the above graph to explain the effect of the increase in the supply of US dollars on the R/US$ exchange rate. (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 10 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016 NSC 4.3 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow. PUBLIC SECTOR'S BUDGET FRAMEWORK R BILLION REVISED MEDIUM-TERM ESTIMATES (MTEF) 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 Revenue 830 904 1 005 1 118 Percentage of GDP 27% 27% 27,8% 28% Expenditure 972 1 058 1 149 1 239 Percentage of GDP 32% 32% 31% 31% Surplus/Deficit –142 –153 –143 –12 Percentage of GDP –4% –4% –4% A Gross domestic product 2 995 3 301 3 622 3 997 [Adapted from The National Treasury: Budget Review] 4.3.1 What does the abbreviation MTEF stand for? (2) 4.3.2 What is the international benchmark for budget deficits as a percentage of the GDP? (2) 4.3.3 Calculate the budget deficit as a percentage of the GDP (A). (2) 4.3.4 In your opinion, what can the government do to reduce the budget deficit? (4) 4.4 Explain how the amplitude and trend line can be used in the forecasting of business cycles. (2 x 4) (8) 4.5 How can taxation be used to stimulate employment in South Africa? (4 x 2) (8) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Economics/P1 11 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016 NSC SECTION C Answer any ONE of the two questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK. Your answer will be assessed as follows: MARK STRUCTURE OF ESSAY ALLOCATION Introduction Max. 2 Body Main part: Discuss in detail/In-depth discussion/Examine/Critically Max. 26 discuss/Analyse/Compare/Evaluate/Distinguish/Differentiate/Explain/ Assess/Debate Additional part: Give own opinion/Critically discuss/Evaluate/Critically Max. 10 evaluate/Draw a graph and explain/Use the graph given and explain/ Complete the given graph/Calculate/Deduce/Compare/Explain/ Distinguish/Interpret/Briefly debate/How?/Suggest Conclusion Any higher-order conclusion should include: Max. 2 • A brief summary of what has been discussed without repeating facts already mentioned • Any opinion or valued judgement on the facts discussed • Additional support information to strengthen the discussion/analysis • A contradictory viewpoint with motivation, if required • Recommendations TOTAL 40 QUESTION 5: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES To be internationally competitive, a country needs to have suitable trade policies in place. They have to grow their industries if they want to increase the standard of living. • Discuss, in detail, the arguments in favour of protectionism. (26 marks) • In your opinion, how can the government use subsidies to ensure that local industries are protected against unfair competition from abroad? (10 marks) [40] QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES Internationally, the main instruments on which growth and development policies are based are called demand and supply-side approaches. The supply-side approach focuses more on microeconomic goals. • Examine, in detail (without using a graph), the supply-side approach in terms of South Africa's efforts to promote economic growth and development. (26 marks) • In your opinion, have the RDP and GEAR been successful as growth and development policies? 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